BALEFULNESS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

balefulness

noun

as in vileness

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Noun

Many have used numbers and moral philosophy to fathom the vileness of slavery in America, for example.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026

Definition of vileness

Noun

But, as part of a meticulous reconstruction of a type of eatery known for mediocre food, does its badness actually count as a mark of success?

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
Leaping around in time, Gilroy draws us into Alex’s world with an effervescent wink at the badness of his behavior.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of badness

Noun

Both Toth’s notoriety and his victimization stem from Corbet’s flirtation with diabolism as the essence of civilization.

— Armond White, National Review, 3 Jan. 2025
Whatever their theme — spectral invasion, diabolism, shape-changing — Blackwood expertly builds up an atmosphere of the otherworldly coupled with the spiritually threatening.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2020

Definition of diabolism

Noun

But soon after, in Genesis 18, God tells Abraham of plans to investigate reports of sinfulness in Sodom and Gomorrah.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
Denver author Josiah Hesse was raised by Evangelical parents in churches that believe in the torments of hell, that their poverty is due to their sinfulness and lack of faith.

— Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026

Definition of sinfulness

Noun

Cathy’s treatment of Adam isn’t rooted in innate wickedness, as in Steinbeck’s novel, but personal experience.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
Hartnett brings none of the wickedness that made his performance in Trap so much fun, just coming across as flat onscreen even as his character has to navigate some wild turns.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of wickedness

Noun

For communities across Sacramento and California, Diwali — the ancient Hindu Festival of Lights — comes with its joyful tradition of illumination to symbolize good over evil, but this year’s celebration is marked with a shadow of disappointment.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
That is what makes the stalking statute similar to the murder statute in terms of the evils or harms both are looking to prevent.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of evil

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